3 Core Values

In the 20^th Century the ultimate treatment methodology “Organ transplantation” has become popular to the extent that we operate patients with organ malfunction in danger of death to save their lives firmly and bring back their health. However, this medical treatment always accompanies with human as a donor. In the near future not only the development of treatment method without relying on donor regardless brain-death or live, but also so-to-speak “Fabricating Transplantable Organs” will be the MUST. I have a strong belief that the science to create entire organs (in the field of regenerative medicine; I have named it as “Organ Fabrication”) will be the one memorable in the long history of Keio University School of Medicine. Gathering all the knowledge and experiences I have acquired so far, I’d like to challenge the further development of this science to the degree that I create “Initiation” at Keio University School of Medicine. I will do my best for the new professorship with the following three core values.

1.    “Initiate the science by myself”

At the moment any kind of mighty cells such as iPS or ES are not able to generate organs in vitro. I have been elaborating to research for the methodology how to create human organs with complicated organ construction through maximizing the usage of biomaterials. I would regenerate the same methodology in vitro to make it viable for fabricating transplantable organs. The Professor Yukichi Fukuzawa’s motto “Initiate the science by myself” representing courage and mission is the cornerstone where I develop the new frontier of research field despite that lots of difficulties and trials lie in front of me. First of all, I further develop the ongoing researches; “Generating pigs which accept human cells”, “Development of organ bud in vitro” and “Restructuring organs based on the decellularization technology”.

2.  “Nurturing top-notch medical technology specialists on global basis”

Lots of outstanding people have already emerged from Keio University so far. I would further accelerate the pitch through the globalization of this science. Based on the medical technique training system applied before and postgraduate students, I would generate my junior followers taking medical science as practical one. Furthermore, I would extend my study to a translational research as an advanced therapy together with not only researchers on experimental medicine, physics, engineering, but also humane study with bioethics background.

3.  “Academia-Industry project supported by the Society”

Conclusively medicine would not become popular unless otherwise the corporations provide us with pharmaceutical products or medical devices. It would be highly risky for the corporations to get involved in the extremely challenging researches from the basic studies. However, together with the corporations with deep understanding of the feasible contribution to medicine and medical treatments, I would set forth the project fairly and crystal clear in mind “Fabricating Transplantable Organs”. Based on the said mindset, we properly and periodically “Disclose” the information when it is deemed necessary.